LTC 123-2018 Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan 2.0M
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BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC#
123-2018
LETTE TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City CCS` mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manag
DATE: March 6, 2018
SUBJECT: Southeast Florida Regional CI ate Action Plan 2.0
I am excited to share that the South Florida Climate Change Compact has completed the second
Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP 2.0). The RCAP 2.0 provides 142
recommendations to guide climate action over the next five years.
Background
The Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact (Compact) is a unique collaborative
effort among Palm Beach, Broward, Miami -Dade and Monroe Counties. The City of Miami Beach
is the Miami Dade municipal representative on the Compact staff steering committee. The
Compact was developed to create a new form of regional climate cooperation designed to allow
local governments to set the agenda for adaptation while providing an efficient means for state
and federal agencies to engage with technical assistance and support. The Compact developed
the first Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) in October 2012. The RCAP was the Compact's
first guiding tool for coordinated climate action in Southeast Florida to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and build climate resilience. The City Commission adopted a resolution approving the
implementation of the RCAP as appropriate at the February 6, 2013 Commission Meeting.
On December 14, 2017, the RCAP 2.0 was unveiled at the
9th Annual Climate Leadership Summit, an event that
brings together leaders from business, government,
academia and the nonprofit community to share
knowledge and collaborate on climate -related issues. The
RCAP 2.0 provides 142 recommendations, guidelines for
implementation, and shared best practices for local entities
to act harmoniously with the regional agenda. The
Compact collaborated with businesses, academia, and non -profits to create the RCAP 2.0 and
received feedback during public comment periods. Some recommendations and focus areas
reflect the original plan (RCAP) but many focus areas have received greater attention such as
social equity and public health.
An online exploration tool is available (www.southeastfloridaclimatecomoact.ora) for
stakeholders to browse the recommendations. Recommendations can be filtered according to
each different stakeholder and their personal priorities to create a customized implementation
plan. The recommendations are grouped by the following focus areas: Agriculture, Compact
Coordination, Energy and Fuel, Natural Systems, Public Health, Public Outreach and
Engagement, Public Policy Advocacy, Regional Economic Resilience, Risk Reduction and
Emergency Management, Social Equity, Sustainable Communities and Transportation, and
Water. Additional resources and case studies are available for many of the recommendations.
want to thank and recognize members of my team that were involved in the development of this
important work - Susy Torriente, Margarita Wells and Flavia Tonioli. I also want to remind you to
save the date for the 10th Annual Climate Leadership Summit which will take place this
October 24 & 25, 2018 in the newly renovated Miami Beach Convention Center.
Please do not hesitate to contact Elizabeth Wheaton, Environment and Sustainability Director, at
305-673-7010 if you have any questions.
Attachment: RCAP 2.0
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